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Host parent encourages others to host exchange students
Fifteen times a host parent, Osakis resident Marilyne Morisette looks forward to the arrival of her 16th international student this fall. "It's so nice to have someone in the home who has a different culture, to share life with them," she said.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Windmill Project to host Family Fun Day
The Windmill Project is hosting a Family Fun Day for all families with special needs and disabilities members. The "fun day" will take place at Lakes Area Recreation on August 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

PACER Center to host Family Fun Day
PACER’s Simon Technology Center is presenting its Family Fun Day, and one lucky child with a disability will win an iPad as the Center celebrates 25 years of making a difference with assistive technology.
Sunday, September, 09, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Prairie Fire 'Alladin' spots open
The 26th annual Prairie Fire Children's Theatre Day Camp is coming to Barrett with this year's production of Alladin and his Magic Lamp, offering roles for 80 young people.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

Participants sought for Prairie Fire's performance of 'Pinocchio'
Registration is now open for the 27th annual Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre Day Camp in Barrett. This year’s musical production, Pinocchio, has roles for 74 young people.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Entertainment

A spark behind an education
Each year, millions of students go to college. Some travel 50 miles to attend school while others travel 500 miles. But for Lizzie Muyawa Dube, college meant traveling more than 8,500 miles away from her home in Malawi, Africa.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Life

Alexandria Rotary hosts Group Study Exchange team from France
The Alexandria Rotary Club hosted a Rotary Foundation International Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from Rotary District 1720 in France May 2-5. The GSE program is a unique, four-week educational travel experience for professionals focused on building international understanding and cross-cultural connections.
Friday, May, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Business

New housing option helps those with disabilities
It’s tough for any parent to let go of their adult child, but it’s especially difficult for parents of an individual with special needs. As they work toward personal goals of independence, people with disabilities have added challenges.
Sunday, May, 05, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Marjorie Ohsberg, 91
Marjorie Lucille Ohsberg, 91, Alexandria, died March 4, 2013 at home, after a long, valiant battle with adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
Friday, March, 08, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Obituaries (free view)

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